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Mott's For Tots Apple Juice, 6 Pack
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Mott's For Tots Apple Juice, 6 Pack

Mott's
48 foz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
0g
Protein
15g
Sugars
5mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mott's For Tots Apple Juice, sold as a six-pack of 8 fl oz bottles, is commonly found in the supermarket juice aisle and in the baby/toddler section near shelf-stable infant and toddler foods, boxed fruit snacks, and single-serve milk or plant-based beverage bottles. Shoppers often reach for it during family grocery runs or when assembling lunchboxes and on-the-go snack kits. It fits occasions like school lunches, picnics, and short road trips where parents want a quick, familiar drink for young children. The brand positions itself as a trusted, family-oriented choice with heritage in fruit-based products; marketing leans into caregiving and convenience, targeting parents of toddlers and young kids who want something perceived as wholesome and child-friendly. Label characteristics include bright, playful kid-focused design, claims of added vitamins (Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin A), and use of terms like "natural flavors." There is no organic certification on typical packaging. In plain processing context: this is a commercially produced juice reconstituted from concentrate with added nutrients and flavoring. Sensory details: the liquid is clear to slightly viscous and smooth, with a sweet, straightforward apple aroma and flavor rather than fresh-pressed complexity; little to no pulp. Packaging is small plastic bottles with twist caps, sold in shrink-wrapped multipacks—easy to chill, toss in a lunchbox, or hand to a child as a single-serve ritual. The product’s story sits at the intersection of convenience, reassurance, and mainstream childhood food culture in American groceries.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 bottle
Servings per Container: 1
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Total Sugars15g
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Purified, Water,, Apple, Juice, Concentrate,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Vitamin, C),, Alpha, Tocopheryl, Acetate, (Vitamin, E),, Natural, Flavors,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Made from reconstituted apple juice concentrate with added vitamins and natural flavors and sold in single-serve plastic bottles, this product is industrially formulated and packaged—characteristics consistent with a NOVA 4 (ultra-processed) classification.

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Common Questions about Mott's For Tots Apple Juice, 6 Pack

That depends on how you define 'healthy.' Mott's For Tots is certainly a tasty option for hydration, but it's relatively high in natural sugars—about 15 grams per bottle. So while it can be a fun treat for kids, it's best enjoyed in moderation, especially if they're getting plenty of whole fruits in their diet.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
weekend-brunch

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